Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School vs St Gregory Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School
Cherry Valley · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
155 students
St Gregory Catholic School
Picton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
| Measure | Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School Cherry Valley, Ontario | St Gregory Catholic School Picton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1987 of 3,871 | #3226 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1987 of 3,871 | #3226 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 155 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 155 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60% | 42% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | 35% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 30% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Cherry Valley | Picton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | atholsouth.hpedsb.on.ca | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/greg/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.0 vs 25.8).
- •Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60% vs 42%).
- •Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 35%).
- •St Gregory Catholic School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 155.
- •Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School is a public school while St Gregory Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School better than St Gregory Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School ranks higher (50.0 vs 25.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School and St Gregory Catholic School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Cherry Valley and Picton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School: 155. St Gregory Catholic School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School and St Gregory Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Athol-South Marysburgh School Public School is 1987th of 3,871 and St Gregory Catholic School is 3226th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).